Reinvention, Self Actualization and Diverse Elements

Reinvention, Self Actualization and Diverse Elements Diverse elements make up my identity. I’m certain it’s the same for you. rnGetting it all in harmony is a roadmap to satisfaction in life. There is a rncreative aspect to everything we do, whether we’re “following a recipe” or rnadding ingredients “as we feel.” You should be inspired when creating, no rnmatter if it’s a relationship, a report or a sport coat; that’s what gives rnlasting value and motivates continued and growing effort. If you’re seeking to prepare/reinvent yourself for the “unexpected”, you are rnahead of the game. If you are developing your multi-dimensional interests and perspectives, you’re rnway ahead of the game. There is a theory known as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs that ranks 5 physical, rnemotional and intellectual drives. Each need becomes the priority once the rnprevious is satisfied, leading to the last: self actualization. Excerpt from Wikipedia entry on Maslow’s definition of self actualization: […] Maslow describes [self actualization] as the desire to become more and more rnwhat one is, to become everything that one is capable of becoming. […] For rnexample one individual may have the strong desire to become an ideal parent, in rnanother it may be expressed athletically, and in another it may be expressed in rnpainting […] or inventions […] Pioneering For Satisfaction Because of the many forces out there to contend with, it is imperative to keep rnself actualization alive and constantly evolving. It is my belief we all advance rnthrough self actualization. It has shown there is no predetermined mode of rnliving because of circumstance; shows the tremendous gains when we change rnthinking patterns; mobility and flexibility are realities. To borrow from a quote by Albert Einstein "…what [curiosity] needs more than rnanything, besides stimulation, is freedom." The Internet provides vast opportunities for stimulation, freedom, and rncommunication, and we’ve seen dramatic examples. Suggestions: • Join groups of like-minded people. • Read articles on your area of interest. • Keep a diary or status report on your progress on some strictly rnscheduled basis. (Stick to a smaller time slice to help focus if necessary.) • Set goals with deadlines. Continuously analyze and adjust if necessary. • Read at least 2 books a year on your area of interest. • Read at least 2 books a year on areas outside your interest. • Experiment. • Identify trusted and competent resources. • Commit to success and treat everything as a learning experiencern• Be sure to schedule time for relaxation. This is when inspiration can call. • Add to this list. As much as possible, try to integrate all of the aspects of your personalityrnand knowledge base into a venture that will sustain you; being your uniquernoffering means it can't be outsourced, off-shored, or otherwise cut forrn"budgetary reasons." Creativity creates excitement, so you will naturallyrnevolve. There are many aspects to marketing on the Internet that should be given rnattention to effectively reach an audience. Having help in these areas is a huge rnasset. All of us want to have something to call our own and make a positive difference rnin the world. Let it start with Diverse Elements. Brandon Guillermo/Online Marketing Consultant Diverse Elements/Chart Your Course rnGet more on the Diverse Elements blog at http://newcenturywork.com/wordpress rnIdeas, Support and Tools For Independent Enterprisesrn